FARMING POLL 2015 - DATA: Farmers wait on economic recovery benefit

Farmers remain broadly positive about the future when it comes to agriculture, although many still believe the economic recovery has not directly benefited them or their families.

The survey shows that when it comes to the future of farming, 33% feel very optimistic — the same figure as last year — and 39% feel slightly optimistic, up three percentage points compared to last year’s survey findings.

Optimism levels about the future of farming are still lower than those registered in 2013, and the increase in optimism levels this time around is mainly down to tillage farmers.